There’s questions over the future of the Brexit backstop as Theresa May prepares to unveil her Plan B.
It’s after the withdrawal agreement failed spectacularly in the House of Commons last week.
She’s due to give a speech in the House of Commons this afternoon.
Theresa May has to unveil something significant if she hopes to win over the DUP and Brexiteer votes in parliament.
There’s been a number of suggestions as to what her Plan B will be.
One which has been put forward is a bilateral treaty with Ireland on the backstop.
Another involves changes to the Good Friday Agreement – while other reports suggest she’ll try to drop the backstop altogether.
None of those options will be accepted by the Irish government.
It seems chaotic – but former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern reckons it’s part of the plan.
The role of MPs in the Brexit process is set to grow in the days to come, with a number seeking to table amendments that would include an extension of the March 29th Brexit deadline.
Clare’s Independent TD, meanwhile, believes Britain is heading towards a second Brexit referendum.
Dr Michael Harty thinks British voters will be back at the ballot stations sooner rather than later.
